angusmcmurtry

My research interests include learning theories, teaching strategies, complexity science, interdisciplinary theorizing, interprofessional health teamwork and action research. These wide-ranging interests emerged from a diverse (even confusing) background, which includes degrees in philosophy, law and education; practical experience in small business and educational software development; and finally, the wonderful opportunity of interviewing nearly 1,000 people from different occupational areas.

When we are on a good team, we know it. Whether in music, sports, research collaborations or workplaces, there is a mutual learning and synergy that exceeds the sum of the individual parts. Most of the literature on interprofessional teams, however, still assumes that learning occurs only within individuals; assessments typically measure the attitudes, knowledge or competencies ‘acquired’ by individuals… Read more →